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MIL-W-16878/17Wire,electrical

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 6145-00-023-6626 · FSC 6145 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6145-00-023-6626 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6145-00-023-6626. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-W-16878/17.
Features
  • Wire,electrical — FSC 6145
  • Precious Material: SILVER
  • Surface Treatment: SILVER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Material: PLASTIC POLYAMIDE NYLON SECOND POSITION JACKET SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Voltage Rating: 600.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Temp Rating: 115.0 CELSIUS DEGC
  • Color: ORANGE FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: B TYPE
Applications
  • Electrical power distribution
  • Signal transmission
  • Equipment interconnection
  • Applications requiring Plastic Polyamide Nylon Second Position Jacket Single Conductor construction
General Description

The Wire,electrical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6145-00-023-6626, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6145 (No Item Name Available) of the Electric Wire, Power, and Distribution Equipment group. The primary manufacturer of record is Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M. Government technical data includes 30 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 5 commercial cross-references from 5 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: FT.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6145-00-023-6626
Primary Part NumberMIL-W-16878/17
Item NameWire,electrical
FSC / FSG6145 / 61 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMilitary Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusACTIVE
Precious MaterialSILVER
Surface TreatmentSILVER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialPLASTIC POLYAMIDE NYLON SECOND POSITION JACKET SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Voltage Rating600.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Temp Rating115.0 CELSIUS DEGC
ColorORANGE FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Nondefinitive Spec/std DataB TYPE
Conductor FormSTRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Awg Size Per Conductor25 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Round Conductor Size12 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialPLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Quantity Per Conductor19 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Precious Material and LocationSURFACE SINGLE CONDUCTOR SILVER
Departure From Cited DocumentAS MODIFIED BY CONDUCTOR AWG SIZE; STRAND SIZE PER CONDUCTOR; STRAND QUANTITY PER CONDUCTOR; O/A DIAMETER PER CONDUCTOR
MaterialCOPPER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Cross Section Outside Diameter0.142 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Cross-Sectional Shape StyleROUND
Precious MaterialSILVER
Surface TreatmentSILVER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialPLASTIC POLYAMIDE NYLON SECOND POSITION JACKET SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Voltage Rating600.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Temp Rating115.0 CELSIUS DEGC
ColorORANGE FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Nondefinitive Spec/std DataB TYPE
Conductor FormSTRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Awg Size Per Conductor25 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Round Conductor Size12 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialPLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Quantity Per Conductor19 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Precious Material and LocationSURFACE SINGLE CONDUCTOR SILVER
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Shelf Life Code0
Criticality CodeN
Unit of IssueFT
SMR CodeZN
Weight0.0200 lbs
Cube0.0003 cu ft
Verified Substitutes 12
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-W-16878/17 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
3003101 International Business Machines Corp Parts Order Center Dept E - 54 (USA)
3003101 International Business Machines Corp (USA)
IBM1925AN3 Rscc Wire & Cable Llc (USA)
3003101 International Business Machines Corporation Dba IBM (USA)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6145-00-023-6626?

NSN 6145-00-023-6626 is a Wire,electrical, manufactured by Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M, classified under FSC 6145 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6145-00-023-6626?

NSN 6145-00-023-6626 has 5 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-W-16878/17 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 3003101 (International Business Machines Corp Parts Order Center Dept E - 54), 3003101 (International Business Machines Corp), IBM1925AN3 (Rscc Wire & Cable Llc), 3003101 (International Business Machines Corporation Dba IBM).

What NSN replaces 6145-00-023-6626?

There are 12 known substitutes for 6145-00-023-6626: 6145-00-023-6777, 6145-00-052-3278, 6145-00-088-8449 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MIL-W-16878/17?

Key specifications for MIL-W-16878/17: Precious Material: SILVER; Surface Treatment: SILVER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR; Material: PLASTIC POLYAMIDE NYLON SECOND POSITION JACKET SINGLE CONDUCTOR; Voltage Rating: 600.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR. 30 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

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